Tag: Disinformation
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RightsCon checklist: 15 ways to save the internet and protect democracy
Speaking at a panel discussion at RightsCon, Access Now’s Brett Solomon outlined 15 things governments can do to make sure technology is used to defend — not destroy— democracy and human rights. Read the checklist and watch the full session on YouTube.…
8 June 2021
Press Releases
Facebook Oversight Board: No place for Trump’s hate and disinformation on its platforms
The Facebook Oversight Board today upheld the “deplatforming” of Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram, finding Facebook’s decision to be necessary and proportionate. Access Now welcomes this decision.…
4 June 2021
Press Releases
Holding Biden to account: Access Now’s new tool tracks digital rights, tech policy
On the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration, Access Now launches a new online tool to track how well the incoming administration addresses key digital rights issues, including data protection, net neutrality, disinformation, and facial recognition. …
20 January 2021
Press Releases
How does Parler control information? Access Now calls for transparency
Parler is building a reputation as a safe haven for right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists, with users sharing information on the platform that helped terrorists storm the U.S. Capitol. Access Now is calling for transparency on how its policies affect human rights.…
11 January 2021
Access Now in the News
EU: fókuszban a digitális szolgálatások
Peter Kristof, euronews
11 January 2021
Press Releases
A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
After much anticipation, the European Commission today, December 3, published the Communication on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) — a new plan to ensure EU citizens are able to participate in democracy through informed decision-making, free from unlawful interference and manipulation.…
3 December 2020
